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The same genes influence exam results across a range of school subjects

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imageIdentical batches of A*s. David Jones/PA Archive

Could it be that genetic differences can affect how well children perform in exams? Our research suggests that this may well be the case and that individual differences between children are, to a large extent, due to the inherited genetic differences between them that predisposes them to do well...

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Climate zombies: can Labor bring back a tabloid-proof climate policy?

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Believing that the divide between itself and the Coalition on climate change policy is wider than on any other issue, Labor will use its national conference this weekend to shore up support for an ambitious renewables target. Proposing a Renewable Energy Target (RET) of 50% by 2030 would at least put Australia onto a respectable path...

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Explainer: biosafety and biosecurity in South Africa

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imageSouth Africa needs to ensure that they're equipped to deal with bioterrorism attacks and possible laboratory outbreaks.Mariana Bazo/Reuters

In the scientific world, laboratories provide the crucial space for scientists to work and test hypotheses that they are working on. There are dangers involved though. Laboratories may contain many hazardous...

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Why cities are a rare good news story in climate change

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imageChicago has encouraged green roofs to reduce water runoff and energy consumption in buildings.Sookie/flickr, CC BY-SA

The visit this week of 65 mayors to the Vatican to discuss climate change, among other things, reflects the central role of cities in debates that for too long only took place at the global and national level. By necessity and by...

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Why a Document Destruction Service Still Matters for Modern Businesses

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Bicycle Rack Safety and Space-Smart Storage

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How to Tell if a Childcare Centre Is a Good Fit for Your Child

Choosing childcare can feel like you’re making a huge decision with limited information. Tours are short, centres are often on their best behaviour, and your child might act differently in a new space...

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Car Import Timeline: What Usually Happens at Each Stage

Importing a car into Australia can feel confusing because multiple agencies and checkpoints are involved, and the timeline is shaped as much by paperwork quality as it is by shipping speed. The most u...

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